Watermelons

The heat is driving demand for melons, watermelons, peaches, and nectarines, with prices falling. There is strong demand and high volumes also for zucchinis. The apricot campaign continues, with the first shipments from Portici. There are high quantities of the Victoria variety of table grapes coming in. read more

On July 18th, our colleague Fabrizio Pattuellici provided a deep analysis on the evolution of watermelon consumption in Italy and how prices in the beautiful country have doubled in 10 years (click here for more details). Without going back over the last decade, but starting from read more

Supplies of melons and watermelons will last well into the summer, according to Proexport and Fecoam. The Murcian producer and exporter associations released a press statement on Monday to reassure customers and consumers that there will be no shortage of these products this summer. read more

The advance campaign for watermelons had positive effects at the beginning of negotiations, but between June and early July, consumption decreased, resulting in a loss in the end, while the overall fruit market broke even. Certainly, for a weather-dependent category like this one. read more

La Unió Llauradora points out that the price of watermelon in the fields of the Valencian Community has dropped by an average of 38% compared to the previous season despite having a large

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"The good weather conditions this season and the fact that, during this time, we can move productions to the high areas of the Murcia Region and Castilla-La Mancha ensures that in 2024 we will have melon and watermelon available."

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Sezon arbuzów w Iranie rozwija się w dobrym tempie, z większymi ilościami w porównaniu do poprzedniego sezonu i silnym popytem, ale wciąż utrudniają go zwykłe trudności związane z płatnościami w irańskim handlu zagranicznym. Tak twierdzi Danial Shahabazi, założyciel i dyrektor generalny firmy Daniur Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Shahabazi mówi, read more

José Vieira, the president of the Federation of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fishing of Rio Grande do Norte (Faern), discussed the forecast for the 2024/2025 harvest. The Executive Committee of Fruit Growing of Rio Grande do Norte (Coex) predicts an 8% increase in the export of melon and watermelon,... read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that prices for local watermelons in Ukraine are rapidly decreasing, almost on a daily basis. It is worth noting that currently, prices in this market segment are significantly lower compared to last year. read more

A TikTok conspiracy theory is suggesting that fake produce is being sold in America. The trend started to gain popularity when @kiva_boddy posted a video showing a rubbery watermelon from a Seattle grocery store, which received over 1.4 million views. Several users shared similar experiences of artificial-tasting produce. read more

In search of increased profitability, Ukrainian farmers are diversifying their agricultural practices, particularly by growing melons. This trend can be seen in the Kropyvnytskyi district, Kirovohrad region, where Hennadiy Taktarov, along with 13 other farms, have started cultivating watermelons. read more

Prices that double, volumes that remain more or less stable over a decade and, in any case, are on the rise compared to the pandemic period, while in the last three years imports have significantly decreased and, at the same time, exports have grown especially in value. read more

This session marks the beginning of the season with a price of 0.40-0.42 euros/kilo for first-category melons, while first-category black watermelon has been quoted at 0.29-0.31 euros/kilo; first-category white watermelon at 0.XX-0.XX euros/kilo. read more

Sezon dyni i arbuzów trwa w Hiszpanii od kwietnia i jakość tegorocznych owoców jest wyjątkowa - mówi Paula Pigem z Greenfood Ibérica. "Dotyczy to zarówno wczesnych upraw w szklarniach, jak i produkcji na otwartym gruncie, z którymi obecnie pracujemy". read more

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More than 300 professionals from the industry got to know the innovations that Rijk Zwaan presented at the latest edition of its Global Melon & Watermelon Event at CED La Palma, in Cartagena (Spain). read more

One more year, Syngenta has organized open days at Agrosana Lorca to showcase its latest advances in melon and watermelon. This time, the focus has been on its new ND Protected range. read more

The watermelon season is starting, but among industry professionals there is uncertainty about how the season will unfold. With market fluctuations, the sector is still trying to find its footing. We discuss this on IFN with Lombard producer Emanuele Benatti from the eponymous agricultural company. read more

"Despite facing challenges such as volume shortfalls and widespread quality flaws throughout the season, Moroccan watermelon growers appear to be recovering. Ahmed Bouljid, a general fresh produce exporter, comments: "The conclusion of the watermelon season is promising. Growers are fortunate to finally." read more

The watermelon harvest has started this week in the Castile-La Mancha region of Spain, where the acreage is estimated to have increased by around 15% compared to last year. "Last week, some fruit was already harvested, but now the watermelon harvest is starting across the board. As for melons, read more